📜 Overview:
Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.
🌏 Languages Available:
Portuguese
📆 Date Released:
1998-07-24
⌚ Running Time:
93 mins
⭐ Vote Average:
5.0
Beloved Cast
Nélio
Sérgio Titos
Nacimento
Francisco Chilengue
Mandioca
Avelino Manhiça
Senhor Castigo
Adelino Branquinho
José
João Manja
Tristeza
André Ruco
Cobra
Casimiro Nbusse
Dona Esmeralda
Lilia Mompié
Deolinda
Joaquina Odete
Maria
Lucrécia Paco
Bomba
Jaime Julio
Senhora Mulwane
Mónica Chilave
